The book's focus is the presentation of primary research and theoretical approaches regarding the issue of soft skills.
As the contemporary work environment is characterized by fluidity, insecurity, and difficulty in integrating or reintegrating individuals into the labor market, or in maintaining their employment positions, the educational level, skills, and competencies that one possesses or intends to acquire undoubtedly constitute a strong passport for their entry or reintegration into the labor market, as well as for the maintenance of their job position.
Specifically, horizontal-transversal skills are related to a wide range of professions and economic sectors. They pertain to the skills that an individual needs to acquire or further develop in order to collaborate harmoniously and effectively with others. They are the main pillar for the professional and personal development of the individual.
At the same time, they also constitute a structural element for the development of vertical skills (or hard skills) that are considered essential in the labor market. The combination of vertical and horizontal skills is one of the possibilities for the professional advancement and success of the individual.
